About US

AURA RHYTHMICS

Exterior of Olympic Oval in Richmond, BC | image by Lie Chen on unsplash

The club

“Where victory lies in the heart.”

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NCCP Coaches

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Athletes

Aura Rhythmics: Training champions for over 25 years


Aura Rhythmics has been a leader in the field of Rhythmic Gymnastics in Canada for over 25 years. Our NCCP certified coaches have produced top results in every category of competition, from early future star beginners to top ranked Canadian National Team athletes. Through a program that develops flexibility, apparatus technique, and body conditioning, combined with unique, innovative choreography, we have set our club apart, and been highly successful in all aspects of our philosophy of coaching.

Over the course of the past two decades, our athletes have represented Canada at Commonwealth Games, World Championships, World Cups, Grand Prix, Senior and Junior Pan American Championships, Four Continents, University Games, Aeon Cups, and major international events across Europe, Asia, and South America. In British Columbia, Western Canada and at all Canadian National Competitions we have set the bar for excellence and gold medal performance.

We have the highest ratio of coaches to athletes in British Columbia, which means individualized attention, and small class sizes. In 2017 we were named the top scoring club in Canada by our national sport organization, GCG, at the conclusion of the competitive season. Our head coach, Kamena Petkova has trained over 25 former and current Canadian National Team members, and was awarded Canadian National Rhythmic Gymnastics Coach of the Year in recognition of her expertise.

Our home training Center is the Richmond Olympic Oval, where we are a designated sport partner, with our own reserved space on a daily basis. We also operate concurrent classes at two additional gymnasiums in the greater Vancouver. Auditions are ongoing for new participants throughout the school year, but registration follows the public school calendar. Arrangements can be made year round for an interview and audition. We welcome children from ages 4 and up to our programming.

Our coaches speak fluent English, Bulgarian, Russian, Mandarin and French.

Meet

the

Coaches

Kamena Petkova

Head Coach

Kamena Petkova is a Canadian National Team Coach, with 26 years experience coaching in Canada. Formerly Chief Choreographer of the Bulgarian National Team, and assistant professor at the Bulgarian National Sport Academy, Kamena is a noted specialist in our sport.


Over the course of the past two decades Kamena has trained the most Canadian Champions to emerge from British Columbia, consistently placing Aura athletes on National Team every year since 1995. She holds a Masters of Physical Education, is a certified NCCP Level 3 coach, and a published author in the field of Rhythmic Gymnastics. Kamena is also a certified Brevet judge, and is often called upon to lead coaching and judging workshops for our BC coaches.


Respected by coaches, athletes and her peers alike for her innovative choreography and expertise, she has been honored by Gymnastics Canada, and named Canadian National Coach of the year four times.

Her philosophy of coaching, which is athlete centered, and respects the specific skills and talents of each individual gymnast, has proven to produce admirable results. Kamena focuses on the unique qualities of each student, and this approach has resulted in the well deserved successes of her gymnasts on a consistent basis. Her vision, her talents, and her superior work ethic, have impacted the lives of over 300 rhythmic gymnasts who have trained with our club, Aura Rhythmics.

ADA MARIA STANTCHEVA

Coach

Kamena Petkova is a Canadian National Team Coach, with 26 years experience coaching in Canada. Formerly Chief Choreographer of the Bulgarian National Team, and assistant professor at the Bulgarian National Sport Academy, Kamena is a noted specialist in our sport.


Over the course of the past two decades Kamena has trained the most Canadian Champions to emerge from British Columbia, consistently placing Aura athletes on National Team every year since 1995. She holds a Masters of Physical Education, is a certified NCCP Level 3 coach, and a published author in the field of Rhythmic Gymnastics. Kamena is also a certified Brevet judge, and is often called upon to lead coaching and judging workshops for our BC coaches.


Respected by coaches, athletes and her peers alike for her innovative choreography and expertise, she has been honored by Gymnastics Canada, and named Canadian National Coach of the year four times.

Her philosophy of coaching, which is athlete centered, and respects the specific skills and talents of each individual gymnast, has proven to produce admirable results. Kamena focuses on the unique qualities of each student, and this approach has resulted in the well deserved successes of her gymnasts on a consistent basis. Her vision, her talents, and her superior work ethic, have impacted the lives of over 300 rhythmic gymnasts who have trained with our club, Aura Rhythmics.

GINA MIKHLIN

Assistant Coach

Gina has coached Rhythmic Gymnastics for over 20 years in the Ukraine, Israel, and Canada. Formerly a rhythmic gymnast herself in the Ukraine, she trained for 14 years in the sport, and went on to qualify for her Masters Degree in Physical Education. Her focus as a coach at Aura Rhythmics has been the beginners, precompetitive, and first years of competitive training for our athletes. Gina has produced many BC Provincial Champions, and is loved by parents, athletes and her colleagues for her inspiration, creativity, and upbeat personality. She is optimistic and supportive, and has brought many recreational athletes into the program from her contacts in the Richmond community. Gina spearheads the after school programming at our Richmond gyms, and is an integral part of the coaching team.

Where we Train

Locations

Vancouver Talmud Torah School

Recreational and Beginner classes only
998 W 26th Ave
Vancouver, BC
V5Z 2G1
Training hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
No training
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
No training
No training
No training
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No training

Richmond Jewish Day School

Recreational, Beginners and Interclub 2x per week
8760 No 5 Rd
Richmond, BC
V6Y 2V4
Training hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
No training
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
No training
No training
No training
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Richmond Olympic Oval

6111 River Rd
Richmond, BC
V7C 0A2
Training hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
No training
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
No training
No training
No training